Social welfare Charities
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The Abbeyfield Chalfonts Society Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareWe provide accommodation in bed-sitting rooms or suites, all with en-suite toilet/shower for 11 elderly people, who provide their own breakfasts and evening snacks. We provide a midday dinner and a meal at 6.30. The house has a large garden, and a pleasant lounge and dining room. There are some social activities.
The British Friends Of The Jaffa Institute
Associations, Social welfareThe principal activity of the company is to make charitable contributions for the relief of poverty, sickness and the advancement of education. It particulary supports the Institute for the Advancement of Education in Jaffa, a registered charity in the State of Israel.
The Tyne Mariners' Benevolent Institution
Housing, Social welfareMaintenance of arms houses relief in need, hardship and distress in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and South Tyneside and all places within 5 miles of the River Tyne.
Brixton Feoffee Trust
Religion, Social welfareHalf net income to St. Mary's Church, Brixton, for upkeep, repair, insurance. Remaining half of income applied to Brixton parishioners in need, hardship or distress by financial grants or paying for items, services or facilities. If funds not fully spent on individuals, remainder may be spent at the Trustees' discretion for any charitable purpose for the general benefit of the parish of Brixton.
Step Forward (tower Hamlets)
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWe aim to improve the quality of the lives of children and young people aged 11-25 who are affected by poverty and disadvantage to support them to make realistic and long-term changes. We provide an innovative range of services to young people from all communities including free, independent and confidential information, counselling and personal development activities.
Taxi Charity For Military Veterans
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise outings, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, entertainment, transport and other support for any serviceman or woman who is a veteran of the Armed Forces. To assist in the care of former servicemen and women who are disabled, elderly, infirm, impoverished, lonely or otherwise in need of charitable assistance by making grants of money for providing or paying for items or services.
New Covenant Church
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareProvides places for Christian Worship to the public in U.K and abroad. Make available range of community programmes to address various needs, provide facility for clean water in villages in Nigeria also free health checks and assist with improving health, drop-in centres, care, counselling, referrals,provision of food,clothing,advise,education and training, visitation for the sick and elderly.
Womens Enterprising Breakthrough
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareActivities to promote the education, health and well-being of men, women and children including:One to One support, Social Activities, Volunteer Training and Development, Holistic Therapies, Training Courses, Young Womens' Group, Young Boys' Group, Pathways 2MPowerment Programme-Confidence, self esteem and anger management programme. Integrative Therapeutic counselling Service.
North Yorkshire West County Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareGirlguiding North Yorkshire West County is part of Girlguiding.Girlguiding's vision: Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.
Nottingham Municipal Charities
Education, Social welfareTo apply income in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the City of Nottingham who are in need, hardship or distress;To provide interest free loans of up to £10,000 for persons over the age of 18 years, who are resident within the City of Nottingham, for the purposes of trade or business: andApplication of monies received for the benefit of Nottingham High School
Dulwich Almshouse Charity
Education, Housing, Social welfareTO RELIEVE BENEFICIARIES IN CASE OF NEED,HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSES AND OTHERWISE AS DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES.
The Hunt Servants' Fund
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe objects of the Charity are to promote education and training and to relieve poverty amongst Hunt Servants, their spouses, widows, widowers, children and remoter issue. Income is generated by donations, legacies and fund raising events.
The Harbour
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Harbour provides a professional counselling and psychotherapy service to people affected by physical life-threatening illness. This includes adults who are ill themselves; carers and family members; and people recently bereaved due to illness. The therapy explores the impact of life-threatening illness and gives clients time to think about their fears and concerns.
Eleemosynary Charity Of William Hobbayne
Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfareTo relieve, generally and individually, Ealing residents (with priority to Hanwell residents) who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress. The William Hobbayne Community Centre is used for activities to aid mental and physical wellbeing.
The Edge Ministries
Religion, Social welfareEdge Ministries exists to promote the Christian faith, and to preach the Gospel by starting Edge Centres and church communities in forgotten and deprived areas primarily across the UK. (Edge Ministries was formerly known as Good News Crusade).
Dolphin Society
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe provide pendant alarms(telecare) for disadvantaged elderly or disabled people living alone and at risk of falls. We also give grants for essential small works to aid independence and ensure security.
Eastern Ravens Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe informal education of children and young people who are experiencing social exclusion and/or disadvantage.
The Pump House Theatre And Arts Trust Limited
Arts, Associations, Social welfareProvide enhanced facilities for amateur and professional artists to use and develop artistic events, and accessible facilities to allow the local community to participate in and enjoy artistic/social activities. To support regular user groups. To encourage the involvement of people of all ages and backgrounds, without discrimination, in the arts.
Thomas Truesdale's Hospital
Health, Housing, Social welfareThe charity provides and maintains accommodation for "poor persons of good character who (except in special cases) are resident in Stamford at the time of their appointment as an Almsperson" in return for a weekly maintenance contribution. The Trustees may also apply income of the charity for the general benefit of the poor as they think fit in ways listed in the Charity Commission charter.
De Havilland Aircraft Museum Trust Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfareA) The restoration, maintenance and preservation of the prototype dh98 Mosquito W4050 and other de Havilland aircraft and artifacts of historical interest for the instruction and edification of the public. B) To apply a proportion of the excess of income over expenditure in any year by way of grants to the RAF Benevolent Fund or other charity or charities as the directors shall determine.
Waddington Street Centre Limited
Health, Social welfareWaddington Street Centre specialises in the provision of a wide range of learning opportunities for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We aim to help people live fulfilling lives in the community by offering opportunities for personal development, social interaction, and by supporting recovery. We are also committed to countering stigma and discrimination.
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre
Animals, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWormwood Scrubs Pony Centre teaches riding, horse care and therapy to children and young people. Many of the children are disabled and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The children would not otherwise have the opportunity to have the experience of interacting with animals and taking part in this sport.
Christadelphian Benevolent Fund
Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe trust was established to relieve conditions of need, hardship or distress of the Christadelphian Community in the British Isles by providing grants. The trust has a policy of making regular grants, the largest of which is the Christadelphian care homes and irregular compassionate grants to individuals.
Hillingdon Law Centre
Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide legal advice,assistance and representation to poor persons resident or working in London Borough of Hillingdon or living in London Boroughs of Harrow,Hounslow,Ealing,Brent and neighbourhood thereof. Undertake education of residents and research into special problems.
Realmstates LTD
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareTo assist in educational & social facilities for deprived children and persons.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,374 registered social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the social welfare charities by income?
Oxfam is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of social welfare charities?
Social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £5.3bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for social welfare charities?
Across all social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of social welfare charities?
Social welfare charities have an average annual income of £633k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.